The Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board (TALCB) adopts amendments to 22 TAC §153.15, Experience Required for Licensing, without changes to the proposed text, as published in the November 27, 2020, issue of the Texas Register (45 TexReg 8447). The rule will not be republished.

The amendments clarify the type of supporting documentation that must be submitted to TALCB to verify an applicant's experience and the circumstances when additional documentation may be requested by TALCB.

The amendments also allow TALCB staff to inform supervisory appraisers of its communications with supervisory appraisers' respective trainee, and to provide supervisory appraisers a better understanding of a trainee's progress in the licensure process and professional development.

No comments were received on the amendments as published.

The amendments are adopted under Occupations Code §1103.151, which allows TALCB to adopt rules for certifying or licensing an appraiser or appraiser trainee in this state that are in accordance with Chapter 1103 and consistent with applicable federal law.